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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
The Reservoir Park

The citizens of the west side no de ubt fee
great qualification over the prospects of im
provements around the Reservoir city prop
erty. 1t win be a great blessing to all
That large plot of vacant land should have
been utilized in this way long ago. At any
rate it is pleasant subject of consideration
There is no doubt that the little park will
soou be favorite resort. Its situation for
that purpose is all that can be desired.
| Hundreds probably thousands Of the tired
avenue promcnaders will gladly seek the
rest aud shade that will be found there.
In the description as given below it seems
that the Water Commission has with Judi
cious consideration allowed the construction
Of a hatchery pond. This will be an addi-
tional attraction to the new park. We all,
more or less, are influenced by a love Of ma
turo and natural history. Does not this
talk of fish hatchery appear naturally in
tioductory to the idea Of the commencement
of biological Garden. Wilmington will
own one some time OF other. Ia other cities
it is usual to locate them in tho parks.
Why should we not take the hint, and give
our well-to-tO citizens the opportunity of
d mating sums of money for such good
purpose. Could there by anything more
attractive for the children than the sight of
wild animal,P
At any rate this year introduces us ID the
fact that Que shall DO in the possession of
two good public parks in addition TO what
already exists. So far that is very good
outlook.
Tie plans for laying out pubic park at
the Cool Spring Reservoir proper have
been completed BY Thomas G. Ilatton of the
city engineering and surveying department
The plans of Il. L. Rice. Jr, for the fish
hatchery to be placed in the new park are
also ready.
The new plans show mt the southern por-
tion of the park, pond with an area of
about of an acre. Large fish will be
placed IN it. The dsh hatchery pond is in
close pl oximity. 1t measures 6j feet square
and will have depth OF 3 feet. Iu the cen
TIRE of the northern half of the park is a
fountain whose diameter will be G5 feet. 1t
will throw spray 40 feet high. A bJule-
ward will surround the park, and walks 10
feet in width intersect it in various drec-
tiors. 1t will be planted with trees aud
flower beds. The entire area, of about five
acres, will slope towards the lake. The
walks will be graVeled aud the plots grass
sodded 1t is proposed to construct cas-
eade at the exit of the lake. One or two
rustic bridges will be placed across The out
let.
The park is surrounded by Hdzett, Jack.
sJn and Tenth street the driveway on two
sides Of the park connect with VanBuren
street The above plans have been accepted
by the water department
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
The FLORAL CONCERT.

Tue Opera House was filled Thursday
evening by admirers of the Tuesday Club.
1t speaks well for Wilmington that tho ef-
forts of her own people are so thoroughly
appreciated. 1t was festival of music and
flowers. The intelligence and culture OF
the city was uliy represented. BOutonieres
and biuquets were extensively adopted foI
IL occasion by ladies and gentlemen. The
audience was enthusiastic and demanded, in
most iattering way, repeated encores.
The singing was by the Tuesday Club Of
ITO men bers aud the Memorial Choral So
ciety of Philadelphia of 80 members, assisted
by the following soloists: Miss Kate Cur
rinder, soprano; Miss Josephine Richardson
contraIto; j. G. Gisson, tenor; Dushaue'
Cloward, bass. The accompanist were pro.
fessor John Craig ard MIS-. Josie Maree
Coibn. The concert was duecttd by Pro.
ie,sor d. II. Morrison.
Several Of the numbers in the programme
were unusually fine. Among them "rht
Heavens are Telling" and "lufammatus. "
Miss Curtinder reaped continual applause
Her rendition of The Indian Bell song from
Lakme being admirable. Miss Richardson
Mr. Glow ard and Messrs. Glisson and Nor
rison were also the rec pients of repeated
applause.
The occasion was altogether one Of tn
finest this city has seen. 1t is stated b.
sthose whp kn w" that the Tuesday Club
efforts were quite equ to anything metro
politanr
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
To Washington.

AS is well known the National Drill"
making the 'city of magnificent distances"
the nbject"e of hundreds of thousands of
pilgrims.
The programme for next Monday, Deco
ration Day." is magn ticent. Street parade,
exhibition dlills and dress parade, and it
will be the great d,y ol the camp in popular
estimation.
Decoration Day the soldiers in camp will
be invited to jnin the procession to AIliug-
ton to JOIN with the Grand Army of the
Republic in the exercises Of the day.
In the afternoon of that day the prizes aud
trophies, the flags aud stand of colors, the
medals and cash premiums, will be presen-
ted by the President to the commands
Judged o have been the most skilled in
drill Next there will be religious services
in camp, and Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage will
preach to the soldiers.
In order to place this imposing display at
the plea ure Of the multitude the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad management have put
on sale round trip tickets for S4 30. This
COZ cession to our people II be appreciated
when it is recalled that the regular fare to
/ Washington and return is something over
I 5000
This cheap rate should be avaied of by
all persons desiring to witness one of the
graudest military displays since the war
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad traSersei
a beautiful country, aud the view from thu
Susquehanna bridge alone is worth the pric,
of the trip. The morning train will reacl
Washington in ample time fJr he parade
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
(7o be Continued J
Cure of the Ewes.

Inc person who wishes to keep his eye
sight good until late in life should allow no.
thing irritating to get in them. If in travel
ing, dust or cinders get in, they should be
carefully removed as soou as possible after
ward BY the application of water along the
the closed lids, aud by immersing the
eyes completely. This process should be
continued for several days. In reality,
every one would do well to apply pure water
10 the edge OF the closed lids several times
each day by means of a soft l,th, and i'm
merse them completely once or twice. The
eyes should never be squeC zed, pressed, or
roughly treated. The practice followed by
some of pressing the corners between the
thumb and forefinger to prevent the fiatten-
ing that comes with old age, is Of doubtful
benefit. Any one who obseI YES these sim
ple rules in regard to strainiug the eyes, who
keeps them constantly free from foreign sub
stances with pure water, may, If he has no
hereditary weakness, defy time for many
years aud avert paying heavy bills to the
oculist.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
Electric IllunlinatiOns.

AS the warm weather comes on apace our
citizens are getting to appreciate some ofthe
peculiar b nefts Of electric illumination.
We are indebted to the enterprise of the
Wilmington City Electric Light Company
for the possession of what i, literally lux
ury. During the warm evenings what a
consolation it is that we can look forward to
the comforts of plenty of illumination with
out the hitherto necessary CcncOmitant of
excessive heat--as from gas or oil lamps.
With electric illumination ali needed light
can he had aud at the same time theiroom is
neither heated nor the atmosphere vitiated
A steady light is also gained and in
addition absolute safety from fire. tits cheap
er than gas, Aud, as the housewife finds
out there are no troublesome lamps to be
cleaned There is an absence of that bad
odor almost inseparabe from the best cared
for oil lamps; and no matches are needed.
The introduction OF electric lig I is prac.
tical and advantageous enterprise. Perhaps
the best proof Of which may be found in its
cheapness, when all thing are considered,
compared to gas.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
Statue to John M. Clayton.

1t has been suggested that the recent
Grafton on John NJ. Clayton by Chief
Justice Oomegys be published in book
form and that the proceeds, after ex-
penses had been betrayed, be applied
as a nucleus for the purpose of erecting a
a statue In some suitable place to the men,
ory of the great deceased Delawarean.
No doubt the idea will be warmly re-
ceived and substantially endorsed by the
citizens of this State. At present there ex-
lists no public memorial in Delaware to John
NJ. Clayton. That name exists in history.
And fortunately for the good name of Del
aware the knowledge, which was gradually
becoming dim as the years roll by that Del
aware has some claims of prominent ma
tional standing among her sister States, has
been eloquently rewritten and impaired 10
our people by the Chief Justice of this
State.
The opportunity should not be let idly go
by.
We see all around us in the neig ghbUring
States and large cities, magnificent monu-
ments and statues to great soldiers and some
few to great statesman.
1t would be hiQhly fitting, proper, and Of
true patriotic dignity that a name like that
of john NJ. Cla, ton of Delaware, as he is
known throughout the State, among the
elder generations aud as he should be by
his noble and dignifed annals to the younger
generations-be commemorated in lasting
marble as the monument of good and great
citizen of Delaware and a prominent charac
ter in the national history of the United
States
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
An Interesting Question.

From the following illustrations found il
Octave Thauet's newly published story il
tho present issue Of the Century magazine
called "Whitsun Harp, Regulator" it may
be we'll considered whether the outlandish
dialect Of the English shires with which the
| poet laureate has TO q certain ex ent recent
ly made us familiar is not out. Heroded BY
the formidably frishtful English of A,kan-
sas.
Boas says, "Hnw all, Polly Ann2"
The latter rejlns, "You come back,
Whitsunpr
'Got back yistiddy."
Boas continues in reply to quesLions
touching upon the state Of his health. MY
health's mighty tritiu' someway, I'm puny
all the time; sorter mis'ry in my ches'; some
days | feel pou'ful weak, caynt skoercely
walk. Ora she lows she'll send for DR..
Vinson, but don't guess its no use."
''Yit how to holp it2 Wa'al it
war ayfter ye taken up with Lum an were
married, hit come preachin' Sunday, an |
went ter prea, him. 'Twar the best out at
preachin' | ever heerd. All beeont calls
an | says ter myself, Lord how ar called?
ar the bes' blacksmith in the bottom, but
caynt talk with shuek. They
need regerlater yere mon a preacher. l
jes growed cole all over fur war walku'
all by my lone self en- the bottom, not a crit
ter 'reoun' cept hoegs. Lord, says ter the
sky they'll kill me shore, eff turn reger-
later an lick EN-. And w'at'il NAV do then?
So went home riible troubled"
The above is taken hap-hazard from the
article. 1t must be remembered that it is
not 'nigger talk" but the actual expression
of the white people as existing in certain
parts of the State of Arkansas at this mo-
ment. 1t is given as literally as possible by
the author of the sto.y who no doubt has
made a study Of the character and dialect OF
those about whom be writes. 1t is certainly
a revelation that sdch gbberish shorld be
the mode of expression of any Americans of
the present day.
But tue emlrkable addendum is Just as
strange verbiage may be found in Iowa and
southern Illinois, Egypt" the home of
fever an ager." In tho country parts of
New Jersey and Maryland also there may be
found instances of novel English, both in
and expression.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
Very Near Tobacco.

young lady from the city was visiting a
farmer who had very extensive tobacco
plantation. The farmer had just gotten out
of the buggy aud was showing her over the
place.
'Oh," she said, as they turned into the
lane ''thIt is another field of tobacco, ism t
it?"
The farmer looked IN the direction inai-
Gated and replied, That, there? No, marin
-cr-that is-not exactly
"'Not exactly What do you mean by
that?"
"Why, ye see, said the farmer, with a
significant grin, "Ihat there's cabbage
patch. - Merchant Traveller,
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28

The June number of THE ECLEcrIC has
an attractive table Of contents, which indi-
Gates b, tn strength aud variety Prof .Hux-
ley has the place of honor in paper entitled
''Science and Pseudo Science, (which severe
ly attacks the Duke of Argyle, Carl Rosa
discusses English opera most eutertainingly,
and Robert Louis Stevenson, in his article,
The Day after Tomorrow" attempts to
show what would be the result, should Henry
Georgeism or Socialism be victorious. II.
d. Trail contributes suggestive discussion
of the uses OF Parliament, which would ap-
ply every whit as well to the United States.
The author Of "Juhn Halifax" talks very
sensbly about the marriage relation and di-
vorce under SSthe head of "Fur Better OF
Worse. .""Frc, uation in Trade and Wages
by George Howell "The Decline of the
Drama;" by larry Qnilter, and 1T e Max
ing Of b, itaiu by Archibald Geikic, are all
articles Of rot ,r Ele interest Baron Ten
nysOn contributes jubilee poem, Carmen
Seculare," and Sir Theodore Martin gives a
new version of Schiller's Song OF the Bell y
There are other short papers of interest, aud
capital short story, "'rhe Romance of a
French Parsonage"
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
DedIsatlOn OF lle EaEs aool onSufeh.

The Edge Moor Methodist Episcopal
Church will be dedicated tomorrow (Suu-
day). Preaching at 10 a. M. by the Rev.
Jacob Todd, D. D. at . 80 p. m., by the
Rev. W. L. s. Murray; at r 80 p. NJ, by the
Rev. E. L. Hubbard. The church is erected
on a lot donated to the NJ. e church by the
Edge Moor Iron Company. Through the
interchangeable efforts Of few faithful friends
of Il is enterprise handsome chapel has
been built at cost Of between $1,000 and
$4,000.
This little band Of earnest christian work
eis indicate what can be 1oue by the scrip
tulsl two or three when gathered together
and actuated by the proper rpirit.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
VOL. VINO. 1892.
No Liquor at Bnnquets.

The Women's Christian Temperance Uu-
ion 'desire to express their earnest appre-
citation to the managers of the recent ban
qust given in honor OF Chief Justice Come
gys for the absence of intoxicating vino
upon that occasion. They feel that it
marked an epoch in the history and progress
of temperance work worthy Of especial note
and commendation, and they earnestly petit
tion that all banquet tables in Delaware's
future may be so glorifed as this one, and
that her sister state will have the courage to
follow"
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28

ROAST TURKEY. Pluck, singe, draw, wipe
thoroughly and truss fine turkey; stuff it
with celery and oyster dressing aud cover
with sheet of buttertd paper; roast in
steady oven, basting frequently with butter.
A quaster of an hour before it is done re.
move the paper Sprinkle with salt just
before serving; garnish with Drowned sau-
sages and serve with a boat of gravy. Time
of roasting, tVo or three hours according .
size.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
Nv The Ladies'

The Ladies Aid Society of the Wesley NJ.
E. Church will give au ice cream and straw
berry festival at the Red Ribbon room, 222
Market street, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday evenings inclusive, June 1st, End
and 3rd
This entertainment promises to be most
interesting affair ard it is entitled to most
generous encouragement.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
A First Glass Nomination.

Tie Republicans of the Fifth wald are to
be complimented upon their exceedingly
good Judgment in nominating Mr., L. A.
Bower for City Council.
The zeal, the eatnestness the ability, the
fearles, ness and the liberality which are the
integral parts Of Mr. Bowers existence will
make him a trusted and valuable member of
City Courcil.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
To Make Children Good Natured.

To Make Children Good Natured.
Children must he well slept, we'll aired,
well fed, well bLthed. By thorough under
standing aud practice II these foar simple
rules, much of tie physical, mental and
moral suffering in life would be avoided by
parent as well as child If healthy child
(and delicate one prol ortit nately) is regu-
larly Tut to bed about dark, in wel-venti-
lat, room, or even cold room, after sur
per Of plain food, it will wake at daybreak,
good-uatufed, with keen appetite for
whol, some breakfast. Nutritious, plain
food, at regular honrs, with no candy nor
stimuiants, and free bathing to help the
system to ward oil many prevalent chidlen's
ailments, and to bear with much less danger
the few that must ecessarly come to the
majority Of little une. The child that il
Just given little confectionery or any ~
suitable food, and then rocked TO sleep,
should cause no surprise at waking peevi,h
and feyerish 1t is simply the result Of i'm
aginary shlictiOu and want of knowledge on
the part Of tue one in charge 1t will GER
tainly pay in the end to search diligently
the cause when little child is proverbially
cross.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
To Game Nav.

Tie excursion season to Cape May will
be formally opened Thursday, June 9th, by
the Union NJ. E Sunday school. The Union
excursions are models of pleasure and unal-
loyed happiness, and the prospective excur-
sion promises to be of the same excellent
stardaru as those previously enjoyed.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
PICNIC.

The Blue Rose Social Club of Brandy
wine, will hold their second annual picnic
in Squirrel Run Woods on Saturday, Jnne
4th. Trains leave French street at and
6 Is p. M; returning leave Squirrel Run
Woods at and 1l30 p. m. Tickets 25
cents.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28
The State Medical Society.

TIC SIaJt NIbUIcaI SOcIoty.
The Ninety Eighth Annual Session of the
Medical Society of Delaware will meet in
Smyrna The second Tuesday in June.
Drs. Collins, Clifton and Hirons consti-
tute the committee of arrangements and
pleasant time may be naturally anticipated.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28

Look out for the maiden with bangs,
Who your fonde>t affections allures;
She pulls the wool over her eyes,
Aud she's likely 10 pull it DER yours.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-05-28

"There was lady of Niger
Went out to ride on tige';
They came back from the ride
With the lady inside,
And smile on the face of the tiger"
The Portland daily press., 1887-06-02

tcient not only to protect our commerce in
transporting supplies In peace, but to trans
Ter from the heart of the country vessels and
means Of defense in time of war. The edu-
cation OF the rising generation, without re-
spect TO race, color or previous con-
dltion, ought 10 be a constant object
OF desire, not only by local and
State governments, but by the national
government. The equal enjoyment Of every
civil and political right given by the consti-
tuition should be secured by every legal and
constitutional means. The shadows and
prejudices of the past should be lifted by the
lights Of modern civilization, and the Amer
lean people should feel that they are not citi-
zens OF mere Estates or local communities,
but Of great and powerful nation. The
w0rklngman in every condition and employ
ment OF life should be encouraged, protected
ana assisted by every reasonable measure TO
advance his condition and to open up TO hin,
by honest labor and enterprise, all the ave-
nues OF wealth and honor Every measure
should be adapted that will tend to restore to
our commerce the carrying trade Of the world
to the uttermost ends of the earth. A for
elgn, policy should be adopted which, while
nrmly maintaining the rights of an Ameri-
Can citizen wherever his wandering footsteps
may lead him, yet will seek the advantages
Oh a state OF peace to be maintained by an
honorable, cordial and friendly intercourse.
The demonstration today, In hOnO- of SEN
ator Sherman, closed this evening with a
brilliant reception at the Leland Hotel. The
Senator left at midnight for Chicago, where
ne VIII be rendered reception tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1887-06-02
Gen: PerIey Poore,s Funeral.

NEwRURYPoRT, Mass, June 1.-The fu-
neral of Mai. Ben: Perley Poore at Indian
Hill Farm this afternoon, was largely at
tended, notwithstanding the severe rain
Storm The services were simple and i'm
pressive, and were conducted by Rev. j, III.
Van Buren,, of St. P3ul's Episcopal church.
Newburyport. The massive casket stood in
the main hall, and was literally covered with
flowers, which were offerings from the Ma
jor's grandson, the Loyal Legion, Hon. John
j. Currier, Harriet Prescott Spofford, Nellie
Dodge, Providence (R. L. Gridiron Club,
Washington, ID. c., and others.
The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers: Gen. Samuel c. Lawrence, ex-
Mayor James A. Fox of Cambridge, Gen.
John L. Stevenson. Capt. John Mack, Gen.
AZ p. Martin, Capt W. Ii. Cundy of the
Loyal Legion, all past commanders of the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company,
Col. w. w. Clapp of the Boston Journal,
George b. James of the Boston Budget
Among those present were eX-Gov. Smyth of
New Hampshire, James j. Christie, deputy
sergeant-at-arms of the United States Sen
ate. Harriet Prescott Spofford, II. S. Under
wood of Boston, representing the Grdiron
Club. Mai David w. Low, for the Essex
Agricultural Society.
The remains were taken to Walnut lIill
Cemetery, where his ancestors are buried.
The Portland daily press., 1887-06-02
Colby unIvarsifx-

Tuesday Prof. Wadsworth and the senior
division pursuing the study of geology took
trip to the Hallowell granite quarries in
search Of specimens.
The ninth annual field day of the Colby
Athletic Association will occur Friday, June
3, at the Waterville trotting park. The
prizes to be given are numerous and unusual
ly elegant, and it is probable that the con-
testants will make records fully up to those
OF preceding years, which have been exceed
ingy high in average. Prof. Follen, in
structor in the gymnasium, has greatly
assisted those training for contests. A fea-
ture Of this seasons sports will be a tug of
war between the four classes, each class
being represented by four men, The belts
for this contest have lately arrived
Inc senior examinations begin Friday,
June 3, and the last one will be taken June
q only small proportion Of the class will
remain in town through the vacation.
The Oracle, the annual publication OF the
| college, will be issued this week.
Forrest Goodwin, pitcher on the Colby
nine, has signed to play this season on the
Belfasts. Larrabee, 'S7, and Gibbs, 'SS, may
engage with the Rocklands.
instead of Ivy day, the Junior class will
this year observe presentation day The
gift to the institution usually takes the form
OF some work Of art. which Is placed among
the art collection. 'SS will present to the
college cast heroic size, representing
Diana and the Stag" This copy has ar
rived and was put in position in Memorial
Prof. Warren.